Fleets and drivers can again apply for incentives through the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA) to help pay for aerodynamic and other green technologies. The province’s GrEEEn (Economic and Environmentally Efficient) Trucking Program offers rebates of up to 25 percent ($2,500 per unit) for the use of low rolling resistance tires, aerodynamic Continue Reading

Businesses and unions can’t quite agree on who’s to bear the blame over trade, tariffs and potentially jobs lost since a cross-border trucking program with Mexico was abandoned. A recent study released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce holds the government responsible for failing to implement certain provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Specifically, the study claims it has cost the nation $2.2 Continue Reading

Mid-2010 should see a modest improvement in freight demand in an industry plagued with excess equipment and tight profit margins. Should the uptick be more modest than cautiously anticipated, recovery is expected to crawl into 2011. Analysts are pointing to a number of indicators that would typically mean the economy is Continue Reading

Representatives from 17 transportation groups recently converged on the nation’s capital to encourage the Obama administration to place a high priority on freight transportation. An investment in the nation’s freight systems is necessary, they say, to keep the United States competitive and each mode of transportation viable. Talks have Continue Reading

A new lightweight gladhand released by Phillips Industries offers heavy-duty performance, even on trailers with space constraints, according to the company. The STA-LOCK is durable enough to withstand road vibration and turning, which can cause enough pressure to uncouple the gladhands. The new design features Continue Reading

Registration is open for a webinar tackling HOS and driver fatigue on Tuesday, September 22, which will be presented by the Truckload Carriers’ Association at Fleet Owner. Dr. Gerald P. Krueger, the principal author of the Transportation Research Board’s report on Health and Wellness for Commercial Drivers, will be one of the guest speakers. Krueger is regarded Continue Reading

In order to practice what it preaches, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently announced a new policy banning its employees from talking and texting on cell phones while they are on the job. The organization’s 400 employees, including its board members, will not be allowed to use cell phones while driving during Continue Reading

The Canadian government is encouraging the use of eco-friendly components in the trucking industry with its announcement that $1 million is available for fleets to pay for their upgrades. Fleets may apply for up to $100,000 to cover the addition of proven, EPA SmartWay-certified devices, such as aerodynamic components and Continue Reading

Tariffs on car and light truck tired from China will carry an additional 35 percent charge, after President Obama approved the action yesterday. In their first year levied, the tariff will be 35 percent and dropping by 5 percent each of the next two years. With Chinese imports more than tripling in a four-year span, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recommended Continue Reading

TomTom announced a new trucking solution for fleets that combines three unique applications in a trifecta promising improved efficiency. TomTom Work Active offers enhanced fleet monitoring, real-time reporting capabalities and traffic updates. WebFleet provides performance measurements and fleet trends, and TomTom Go 7000 Continue Reading